Barzillai Frost travel journal
Scope and Contents
Journal kept by Barzillai Frost during his travels in the West in 1843. Includes an account of his visit to Nauvoo, Ill., and his meeting with Joseph Smith and other prominent Mormons. A photocopy and transcript of the diary are also included in the collection, as well as articles and biographical information on Frost.
Dates
- Creation: 1843
Creator
- Frost, Barzillai, 1804-1858 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Original diary Condition restricted; permission to use item must be obtained from the Curator of 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Biographical note
Barzillai Frost (1804-1858) was a Unitarian minister in Concord, Massachusetts.
Extent
2 folders (0.10 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Item was maintained by the Frost family until its purchase in 2006.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; George Brackett; 2006.
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Existence and Location of Copies
Photocopy of original available in Folder 1. Transcription available in Folder 2.
Subject
- Frost, Barzillai, 1804-1858 -- Diaries (Person)
- Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 (Person)
- Title
- Register of Barzillai Frost travel journal
- Author
- Benjamin Sipes
- Date
- 2011 June 15
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States